stephenhinchley

Public Affairs Manager @AlzResearchUK | *Opinions my own* |

[Alzheimer's Research UK @AlzResearchUK]

Somewhere, someone alive today could be the first one cured of Alzheimer’s.
Across the world, more than 150 drugs are in clinical trials. A cure is now in sight - only research will get us there faster.

Please Share 🧡
#ForACure #WorldAlzheimersMonth #Dementia #Alzheimers

[Alzheimer's Research UK @AlzResearchUK]

A huge thank you to @MRitchieSD for supporting our calls to improve #dementia diagnosis & treatment.

Speaking in @UKHouseofLords yesterday, Baroness Ritchie asked when the Government will set an 18-week target for everyone with dementia to get a care plan.
#DementiaUnseen

[VoiceAbility @VoiceAbility]

We're in London today with Speak Out Leader Sean Nightingale at the @candsalliance's #ShowUsYouCare parliamentary event.

People with lived experience of adult #SocialCare have been speaking to the govt about the reality of the system: the good, the bad, and what needs to change.

[Social Security Scotland @SocSecScot]

Free independent advocacy service delivered by @VoiceAbility has helped 8,684 disabled people to access our services.

Advocacy is available at any point in the application journey. An advocate is directed by the client and puts their needs first.

More ➡️ https://t.co/N9JVhIIPmS

[V O D G @VODGmembership]

Mental Health Act reform will come to Parliament soon and is important to ensure autistic people and people with a learning disability are not detained inappropriately.

Welcome but @ThurrockJen @stephenhinchley @mencap_charity & others challenge government to not wait & act now

[V O D G @VODGmembership]

📣 We’re at Labour Party Conference next week and delighted to be joined by @stephenctimms @ThurrockJen & @thelucyjohnston at our fringe.

We’ll be discussing the action needed to end the scandal of autistic people and people with a learning disability in locked units.
Join us ⬇️

[VoiceAbility @VoiceAbility]

Lucy, who is autistic, was admitted to a mental health hospital as a teenager. Now, in her 20s, she reflects on her time in hospital, and how she’s been able to move forward with her life now she’s out in the community.

[VoiceAbility @VoiceAbility]

Pam's story — a #LearningDisabilityWeek thread 🧵

Pam, who has a learning disability, was admitted to a mental health hospital as a teenager.

“Your rights are taken away from you in hospital...”

[VoiceAbility @VoiceAbility]

#SocialCare can transform lives but has too often been neglected. The next UK parliament can be different and take immediate action to improve social care.

That's why we've signed @candsalliance's open letter. Join us in demanding a better future below 👇

#ShowUsYouCare

[Rightful Lives @RightfulLives]

Watch @AQuinnUnbroken n @BBCNewsnight, discussing the appalling lack of the right community care and support for autistic people and people with learning disabilities here.
Starts at 19 minutes in.

https://t.co/PARKQQjqDD

[VoiceAbility @VoiceAbility]

@DHSCgovuk @NHSEngland Sign our petition, find out more about the campaign, and watch our new film sharing some of the heartbreaking personal stories behind the numbers at: https://t.co/NfZ8viw6k8

[VoiceAbility @VoiceAbility]

2,000+ people with a learning disability and autistic people are being detained in mental health hospitals. The average stay is 5 years.

This is leading to trauma and loss of life.

#UseYourPower to change this. Sign to call on @DHSCgovuk and @NHSEngland to improve support 👇

[VoiceAbility @VoiceAbility]

We’re delighted to share the new Health and Wellbeing Alliance resource library!

Hosted by @NVTweeting, the library holds health inequalities focused projects conducted by #HWAlliance members, in partnership with @DHSCgovuk, @UKHSA, & @NHSEngland 👇

https://t.co/mtOWE8tFQa

[VoiceAbility @VoiceAbility]

Hello everyone! 👋

I'm Bessie, a 37-year-old advocate for @Voiceability. I've been with Voiceability for just over seven months, and I'll be taking over the X account today for #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek.

I’m looking forward to sharing some information about me and what I do.

[stephenhinchley @stephenhinchley]

@tim_nicholls Feeling the same @tim_nicholls

[VoiceAbility @VoiceAbility]

We're very disappointed there was no commitment to bring forward a #MentalHealthBill to reform the #MentalHealthAct in today's #KingsSpeech.

It is failing people in mental health hospitals across the country.

More info in The @Independent:

https://t.co/KsKIv4K7CX

[Steven Gilbert OBE @stevegilbertobe]

Absolutely gutted that the Mental Health Bill was not included in todays Kings Speech.
Nearly 5 years ago we proudly presented our review into the Mental Health Act, believing that change could happen. Today it feels so far away and my heart is in pain. #mentalhealthactreview

[Mind @MindCharity]

We can't wait any longer 🕑

Sign the petition 👉 https://t.co/GaPH8SvCoB

[Rethink Mental Illness @Rethink_]

🚨 Reforming the Mental Health Act was a 2019 Conservative manifesto pledge. Four years on, we're still waiting.

It’s unthinkable that a reform which has achieved wide consensus and would help so many people, could be dropped.

This can't happen on your watch @rishisunak.

[Rethink Mental Illness @Rethink_]

🚨 We need your help 🚨

Parliament will close for the summer tomorrow. We're running out of time to reform the Mental Health Act before the next election.

Share this post to demand that @rishisunak and the government reform this outdated act.